Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I concur with Senator Gallagher's comments. I am heavily involved with the GAA in my county, although the population is slightly smaller than County Monaghan. I know the work that goes into every single club, from underage clubs upwards, to get to the position of being in an all-Ireland minor final and an all-island senior semi-final. We wish them and all of those involved in the GAA in County Monaghan well.

I welcome the Government's announcement today of the extension of free GP care to six- and seven-year olds.A commitment was given several years ago to ultimately extend it up to those of 12 years of age. Today's announcement is the Government sticking to its commitment to give free GP care benefits to every family in the country. It has my support in that regard.

I support Senator Black in her call for a debate on Palestine. She spelled it out clearly and I fully agree the House should have that debate.

A number of Government services closed during Covid. The Department of Social Protection suboffice in Granard, north Longford, which also provides services into counties Cavan and Westmeath, still has not fully reopened. I ask the Leader to contact the Minister for Social Protection to highlight the need for that office to get back providing a full service. It services not just the people in the north end of County Longford but also those in south Cavan and north Westmeath.